Los Angeles Kings at Carolina Hurricanes NHL Predictions
2026-02-01 • Lenovo Center
Carolina Hurricanes 3 - 2 Los Angeles Kings (OT)
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
CAR: 63.4%
LAK: 36.6%
Expected Goals
CAR: 3.51
LAK: 2.87
Total Goals
Median: 6.0
Over 5.5: 61%
Over 6.5: 43%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
CAR
Brandon Bussi - 23-3-1 | 0.906 SV% | 2.16 GAA
LAK
Darcy Kuemper - 14-11-9 | 0.900 SV% | 2.59 GAA
| Stat | CAR | LAK |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.901 | 0.913 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.915 | 0.866 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.878 | — |
| GAA | 2.33 | 2.27 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 50% • CAR at home vs LAK: 1-2
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-01 | CAR 3 - 2 LAK | CAR | CAR |
| 2025-10-18 | LAK 3 - 4 CAR | CAR | LAK |
| 2025-03-22 | LAK 7 - 2 CAR | LAK | LAK |
| 2025-02-01 | CAR 2 - 4 LAK | LAK | CAR |
| 2024-01-15 | CAR 2 - 5 LAK | LAK | CAR |
⚡ In-Game Win Probability
Goals
| Period | Time | Team | Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 06:25 | CAR | Goal |
| 3 | 16:49 | CAR | Goal |
| 3 | 13:21 | CAR | Goal |
| 3 | 12:57 | CAR | Goal |
| 4 | 01:25 | CAR | Goal |
🎯 Shot Chart
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 63.4%
Total Goals
Actual: 5.0
Expected: 6.4
Score Breakdown
Carolina Hurricanes 3 - 2 Los Angeles Kings
Expected: 3.5 - 2.9